Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None required.

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience. You will utilise presentation tools and skills to communicate a range of concepts, ideas and information.

3.1 Implement techniques to review the effectiveness of the presentation

3.2 Seek and discuss reactions to the presentation from participants or from key personnel involved in the presentation

3.3 Utilise feedback from the audience or from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to central ideas presented

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in a studio and computer laboratory using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.In class activities will include:

class exercises

tutorials

practical demonstrations

workshops

group discussion

review and revision

peer learning

peer teaching and class presentations

teacher directed group activities/projects

workshopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

Out of class activities may include:

independent research

independent project based work

studio practice

online tutorials and activities

review and revision

Teaching Schedule

This course, COMM5974C - Make a Presentation - is delivered face-to-face in combination with COMM7341C - Research visual communication history and theory. The combined timeline is presented here as a complete reference to the combined session delivery. The courses are clustered on Canvas under the title: HISTORY, THEORY & PRESENTATION.

Additionally note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. There will be a number of prescribed tasks and projects (see Assessment Tasks below).

Project Development: Brief presentation to group by each individual and development of concept, layout and content

Peer Feedback

1 - 4

1 - 3

Week 1125/04/18*

*** Public Holiday *** No Session ***

Week 1202/04/18

Project Development: Test print and mock-up production & review.

Feedback

1 - 4

1 - 2

Week 1309/05/18

Project Development: Layout development, content finalization

1 - 4

1 - 2

Week 1416/05/18

Project Development: Print & Book construction towards final outcomes

1 - 4

1 - 3

Week 1523/05/18

Project Submission: Outcomes due by end of session. Photographic documentation

Assignment #2 DUE

1 - 4

1 - 3

Week 1630/05/18

Project Presentation: Display of book outcomes and discussion

Display & Review

1 - 4

1 - 3

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Prescribed Texts

There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. This course has recommended books listed under ‘References’

You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.

You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.

Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through the presentation of written and visual information. The assessment tasks are:Presentation project/s An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks (Projects) in this clustered unit provide opportunity to achieve competency in all required assessment criteria. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.

This course has 2 Assessment Tasks (Projects), both of which must be completed/submitted. You are required to demonstrate all assessment criteria to a satisfactory standard.Both Assessment Tasks are equally weighted in regards to the final graded outcome.

Project 2: Booklet. Present your research of a designer identity in the form of a book. DUE: Week 15

At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are: CHD Competent with High Distinction CDI Competent with Distinction CC Competent with Credit CAG Competency Achieved - Graded NYC Not Yet Competent DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).

Other Information

Attendance

The major aspect of your learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity for success.

Feedback

You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy

Submissions

When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process. Information regarding the eSubmission process

Special Consideration Policy, Late Submission & Extensions

All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration

Reasonable adjustment is available and may be applied through the Special Consideration process. Any student seeking an extension, should aim at doing so a minimum of 2 days before the deadline. Work submitted late and without an extension at any point will incur late penalties in accordance with university policy. If you require an extension you must complete an extension form with evidence supporting your application and hand this to your instructor. Further links Application for extension of time

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission

On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your overall grade for each assessment task.

The following adjustments for late submission will be made: Work submitted late will be assessed for competency only. Submissions are only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity. Academic Integrity